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Washing your dishes is quite a time consuming and annoying thing to do. It also consumes a lot of water, and you have to spend on gloves and dishwashing bars. One way to get rid of these problems is to get an automatic dishwasher. Dishwashers come in different shapes and sizes but are divided into two main categories; counter-top and integrated dishwashers.
In this review, we will evaluate the most famous models of both categories. If you are planning to make a new house or renovate your kitchen, we suggest you buy an integrated dishwasher, or if you have already decorated your kitchen, the counter-top dishwasher is the most suitable option for you.
Let’s make your kitchen life easy!
Best 5 Counter-top Dishwashers
Counter-top dishwashers are easy to operate, all you need to do is manage water inlet and outlet, plug in the machine, and you are good to go.
1. hOmeLabs Compact Countertop Dishwasher – Energy Star Portable Mini Dish Washer in Stainless Steel Interior
Capacity: It is a perfect dishwasher for a small family. If you are a family of 4 or a business startup with 4-5 people, this dishwasher will cater to all your dishwashing needs without any hassle. The 6-standard place setting capacity allows you to wash your one-time dishes, cups, and cutlery easily.
Functionality: The machine offers you 6 wash cycle options: heavy, normal, ECO, glass, speed, and rinse for your different dishwashing needs. All you need to do is to select the mode and let the machine do all the work while you relax or probably make yourself a cup of coffee. The delay button allows you to delay your washing cycle. A light indicatory reminds you to refill dispenser.
Operation: Operating this dishwasher is easy, touch controls, and a big LCD makes it quite a handy device. Once you have placed the dishes inside the machine, selected the mode, your dishes will come out clean and dry.
Setup: Setting this machine is very easy; you do not need any professional to do this for you. It comes with all the necessary equipment required to start it up.
Portability: This model is a compact design, it increases its portability, and you can carry it with you as well, in case you have to travel somewhere. You can also store it away when not in use.
Our Opinion:
It is a simple and very efficient dishwasher. A perfect option for small families, we suggest you buy this dishwasher to save time and water. However, it is not viable for large families.
2. SPT SD-2202W Countertop Dishwasher with Delay Start, White
Capacity: Just like the above model, it also has a 6-standard place setting capacity and is ideal for a small family.
Functionality: This model operates with a conventional meter to select from the 6 wash cycles (heavy, normal, light, glass, speed, soak). Power, start/stop buttons, and delay buttons are one-touch operation. The light panel shows you the delay time selected. You can delay the operation for up to 8 hours.
Setup: It comes with faucet adapters for inlet and draining purposes. You can connect this machine to any faucet type making it quite a versatile dishwasher.
Operation: After filling in your dishes in the dish-rack. Select the mode and delay timing. Once the machine is activated, your dishes will come out just like new.
Our Opinion:
The soundless operation and low quantity of water consumed makes it a great option to have. It will just consume 3 gallons of water for a full load. By buying this dishwasher, you will also play your part in environmental conservation.
3. BLACK+DECKER BCD6W Compact Countertop Dishwasher, 6 Place Settings, White
Capacity: It offers the standard 6-place setting with accommodation of 10-inch standard dinner plates.
Functionality: You can select up to 24-hour delay timing in this dishwasher. The controls are electronic, easy to control on a full panel LCD. It goes a step further in wash cycle mods by offering you 7 different modes. You can select from intensive, normal, eco, glass, 90-minutes, rapid, or soak.
Safety: If you have little kids at your home and you are worried about their safety with this device. Black & Decker offers child safety locks. No matter how much naughty your kids are, they will not be able to mess with your dishwasher.
Setup: It also comes with all the necessary equipment needed to set it up. All you need to do is attach the inlet and outlet, power up your washer and start enjoying hassle-free neat and clean dishes.
Our Opinion:
If you are worried about your kids’ safety, this washer has got you covered. Further, it is a very beautiful machine and will complement your kitchen décor.
4. DELLA Mini Compact Countertop Dishwasher 6 Place Settings Portable For Small Apartment Home Kitchen, White
Capacity: Another ideal machine for small families or individuals with a 6 place capacity.
Functionality: You can delay starting by 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours. The light indicators depict the wash cycle selected and delay timings. The buttons are touch buttons for power, delay timing, and selecting the wash cycle mode (Heavy, normal, ECO, glass, speed, & rinse).
Usage: Its compact size and sleek design make it a perfect option for people who live in an RV or travel a lot. It is also an ideal option to be installed in yachts because of its compact size.
Setup: It offers an instant setup by connecting with your sink faucet and draining inside the sink. This feature complements its usage in RVs, boats and adds to its portability.
Our Opinion:
It is a perfect option for small kitchens or setups where you do not have enough space for appliances.
5. Magic Chef Energy Star 6-Place Setting MCSCD6W5 6 Plate Counter-top Dishwasher, White
Capacity: With the same standard size of a 6-place setting, it can accommodate dishes of a small family or small business.
Functionality: The dishwasher offers a 24-hour delay start and electronic controls with digital display.
Setup: Setting up this machine is very easy, and you can do it yourself. All you need to do is attach the inlet pipe to your faucet and outlet pipes for drainage.
Our Opinion:
A reasonable buy for your dishwashing needs. Please keep in mind that some users have reported that this machine gives errors while operating, so you will have to restart the process in case that happens with you.
Best Integrated Dishwashers
If you are constructing a new hose or renovating your kitchen, we suggest you go for an integrated dishwasher system. Integrated systems are fixed in your kitchen cabinets permanently, have more space, and also consume more electric power. They are perfect for a large family or a big office. We have included the two best models on our list for you.
6. Frigidaire FBD2400KS Stainless Built-In Dishwasher,24-Inches
Capacity: Its capacity is more than double as compared to the counter-top models. You can easily wash dinner dishes, cutlery, cups, and dessert plates for a family of up to 8 people.
Functionality: It offers simple functionality. Two wash cycle modes get the work done. The two racks allow you to keep dishes of different sizes and shapes.
Operation: Since such devices are prone to get wet, you need something that will resist water and will not destroy the LCD and control panel. A conventional circular knob controls its operations. This knob gives it more resistance against water and adds to its durability.
Setup: We suggest you get the service of a professional to set it up and ensure that all the connections have been correctly installed to avoid leaking.
Our Opinion:
It is a very versatile and functional machine. The operation is soundless with the best results. Once you start using this machine, you will love it and forget all the troubles associated with washing dishes for a large family.
7. Thorkitchen HDW2401SS 24″ Built-In Dishwasher, Stainless Steel
Capacity: It offers a 14-place setting capacity, which is enough to accommodate a family of 6-8 people.
Functionality: The LCD panel at the top of the door helps you operate the device. You can select from delay timing, wash cycles, and schedule for operation.
Setup: You may need a professional to set up this dishwasher. It will be fixed inside your kitchen, so you cannot afford any water seepage or leakage. If you are not sufficiently adept at installing such machines, make sure you get help from professional services.
Our Opinion:
It is a handy machine to have for dishwashing for a large family. We suggest you buy this machine if you want to save water, your time and hassle of washing dishes after every meal.
Conclusion: We have now elaborated on all the aspects of dishwashers in our review. All the machines mentioned in our list are top of the line, durable, and with excellent features. Buy a dishwasher accordant to your needs and say goodbye to all the dirty dishes.